任务型阅读15篇(长沙名校模拟)-（含解析）2024年中考英语逆袭冲刺名校模拟真题速递(湖南专用)

2024年中考英语逆袭冲刺名校模拟真题速递(湖南专用) 第六期 任务型阅读15篇(长沙名校模拟) （2024·湖南长沙·二模） Chimpanzees (黑猩猩) are not only social animals living in communities and work together, but they are smart in many different ways. People have been studying chimps both in the wild and in captivity (圈养) for over 40 years. In 1960, a researcher named Jane Goodall began to live with and study wild chimpanzees in Africa. She learned that they are highly intelligent animals that communicate with gestures and physical contact. They make tools to find food and they make choices about which groups to join and what foods to eat. In captivity, where they live in zoos and science centers, they can be found in 21 different African countries, living in forests. Chimpanzees are able to adapt (适应) to changes in their environment. They can move to a new place, make new nests, and find new foods. There have even been experiments which show that a few chimpanzees have learned to use computers and to play games! Some scientists argue that chimpanzees can show emotions such as happiness or sadness. Although chimpanzees are impressive and intelligent animals, they are in danger now and people are destroying their natural habitats. By cutting down trees for firewood and using the space to build houses, humans leave chimpanzees with smaller areas to live in. Fortunately many organizations and researchers have started to take steps to protect them. Everyone should be aware of their work and it is important to help these amazing animals. 1．How long have people been studying chimpanzees both in the wild and in captivity 2．What did the researcher, Jane Goodall, learn about chimpanzees 3．How do chimpanzees adapt to changes in their environment 4．Have all chimpanzees learned to use computers or to play games 5．According to the passage, why should everyone help chimpanzees （2024·湖南长沙·一模）阅读下面短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 Do you have a sweet tooth Are you a fan of chocolate If you are answering “yes” to both of these questions, then the Lindt Home of Chocolate should be a good place to go. The Lindt Home of Chocolate is the world’s largest chocolate museum. It is in Zurich, Switzerland. It was firstly opened to the public in September 2020. If you are looking to take some great photos at the museum, look no further than the chocolate fountain (喷泉). The fountain is above nine meters high. Around 1,500 kilograms of melted (融化的) chocolate is flowing in it. To the disappointment of chocolate lovers, they can enjoy the fountain but they are not allowed to put their hands into it. In addition to the fountain, the museum has many other things to offer. The exhibitions (展览) introduce the history of chocolate to visitors. Along the way, there are plenty of tasting chances. The museum even has a space for chocolate-making classes. Visitors can learn to design and make their own chocolate there. Switzerland is known for its high-quality chocolate ... ...